Election Commission Orders Repoll in Falta, West Bengal Amid Electoral Offences
‘Severe electoral offences’: EC orders repoll in Falta on May 21 after revote in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim
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The Election Commission of India has mandated a repoll across all 285 polling stations in Falta Assembly Constituency, West Bengal, due to severe electoral offences during the April 29 elections. The repoll will take place on May 21, with results counted on May 24.
- 01Repolling ordered in all 285 polling stations in Falta due to electoral offences.
- 02Repoll to occur on May 21, with results counted on May 24.
- 03Protests erupted in Falta over alleged threats from Trinamool Congress cadres.
- 0477 complaints of EVM tampering were reported during the elections.
- 05Repolling also conducted in 15 booths in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in all 285 polling stations of the Falta Assembly Constituency in West Bengal, citing severe electoral offences that compromised the democratic process during the elections held on April 29. The repoll is scheduled for May 21, and the counting of votes will take place on May 24. This decision follows reports of electoral misconduct, including threats and intimidation by Trinamool Congress (TMC) cadres, which sparked protests from local residents. Many protesters expressed concerns for their safety, alleging that they faced threats for their voting choices. Additionally, the ECI received 77 complaints regarding tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), including instances where buttons were covered or altered to prevent proper voting. Repolling was also mandated in 15 booths in the nearby Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim constituencies due to similar issues.
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Residents of Falta will have the opportunity to vote again in a fairer environment, potentially changing the election outcome.
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